The International Recalls Thread

[RSM]

One more recall!! Hyundai to recall 47,000 sedans in US and S Korea

Economictimes

South Korea's top automaker Hyundai Motor announced on Wednesday that it would recall 47,300 of its latest-model Sonata sedans in the

United States and the domestic market due to a door lock problem.

The firm said 1,300 of the cars already sold in the United States and another 46,000 in South Korea would be called back from March in response to complaints of faulty front-door locks on some of them.

Its US dealers were ordered on Tuesday to stop selling the model, which was launched domestically in September and in the United States this month.

 

[Aditya]

Aah.
The affliction is leaving its Japan only bias!!

 

[cooldhaya]

Oh Hyundai too joins the list!


But when compared to other recalls the calls taken by MSIL and Hyundai are precautionary and preventive measures taken by them in advance so that they don have to pay a penalty for some fatal accident later!!

 

[Zinam]

Oh!! the global auto scene is going bad.

But happy that issues aren't major with Hyundai & Maruti !

 

[Aditya]

True.
I think some recalls have always been happening, but are getting highlighted in the media due to the recent problems with Toyota and Honda.

 

[cooldhaya]

Very much true!! I remember our member RSM posting that he got something replaced for free! It was not highlighted in the media at that time!! Only personal calls , e-mails and messages!!

 

[Aditya]

Everybody is joining the party!!

TOKYO: Japanese carmakers Suzuki, Nissan and Daihatsu have recalled hundreds of thousands of vehicles in Japan over separate defects, the Transport Ministry said Thursday.

Suzuki Motor Co. recalled 432,366 vans belonging to two models - the Every and Scrum - produced from August 2005 to October 2009 over a design flaw in air conditioning parts that could cause a fire. Suzuki found two cases of partial fire damage, but no deaths or injuries were reported, the ministry said.

Nissan Motor Co., meanwhile, recalled 76,415 vehicles from 10 models, including the Tida, Note and March, over defective wiring in the engine that could stall the car.

Those vehicles were produced between October 2007 and May 2008.

Daihatsu Motor Co., a Toyota subsidiary, plans to recall 60,774 vehicles from four models manufactured between December 1998 and April 2000 over faulty wiring that could accidentally launch their air bags.

Carmakers routinely issue recalls. For Nissan, Thursday's recalls were the third this month. However, the announcements come at a sensitive time as Toyota Motor Corp. is under intense scrutiny for its massive recent recalls.

Toyota recalled 8.5 million vehicles around the world for accelerator, braking and floor-mat problems. It was the biggest recall in the company's seven-decade history. The world's largest automaker is accused of responding too slowly to customer complaints, undermining its reputation for quality and safety.

Last year, more than 5 million domestic-made and imported vehicles were recalled in Japan, according to the Transport Ministry.

 

[RSM]

GM to recall 1.3 mn compacts for steering problem

Economictimes

General Motors says it is recalling 1.3 million compact cars in the US, Canada and Mexico to fix power steering motors that can fail.

Models covered by the recall include 2005 to 2010 Chevrolet Cobalts, the 2007 to 2010 Pontiac G5s, 2005 and 2006 Pontiac Pursuits sold in Canada and 2005 and 2006 Pontiac G4s sold in Mexico.

GM says the vehicles are safe to drive and never lose steering, but they may be harder to steer when traveling under 15 mph (24 kph).

The automaker is getting parts to replace the electric power steering motor and will notify customers when to bring their cars to dealers.

 

[Aditya]

Nice ppt. on the issue, in the US.
http://www.businessworld.in/bw/photoGallery/Total_Recall

 

[RSM]

S Korea's Hyundai recalling more than 500 SUVs in US

South Korea's top automaker Hyundai Motor said Tuesday it is recalling more than 500 Tucson sport utility vehicles in the United States due
to potentially defective airbags.

It was the firm's second such announcement in a week, after it said on February 24 it would recall 47,300 of its latest Sonata sedans in the US and the domestic market due to a possible door lock problem.

The firm said the latest action affects 515 "2010 Tucson" units made in South Korea and exported to the US from November 10-30, because their airbags may not work properly for a front-seat passenger.

 

[Zinam]

What happened & were are we all going ?

Will this defective era end ?

 

[Aditya]

The number of 515 is interesting.
It either means that the sales are pathetically low, but more likely the fact that the problem was identified really really quick, and that is good to know.

 

[RSM]

Nissan recalls nearly 540,000 vehicles to fix brake pedals, gas gauges

Economictimes

Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Co. is recalling about 540,000 pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles and minivans to fix problems with brake pedals and fuel gauges.

Most of the recalled vehicles are in the U.S., with smaller numbers scattered across the globe.

The brake pedal recall affects 179,000 vehicles in the U.S. and about 26,000 in the Middle East, Canada, Russia and several other countries.

A pin in the pedal assemblies on certain 2008 to 2010 Nissan Titan pickups, Infiniti QX56 and Nissan Armada Sports Utility Vehicles, and some 2008 and 2009 Nissan Quest minivans can come loose and cause reduced braking force.

 

[350Z]

General Motor's Recall..

Anyone heard that General Motors has recalled their vehicles as well under the shadow of recall of Toyota and Honda? Here's a list of car makers which have declared the recalls, Feel free to add if I've missed any and after observing the current situation, this list is expected to grow!

• Toyota
• Honda
• General Motors
• Daihatsu
• Citroen
• Volkswagen
• Bavarian Motor Works
• Hyundai Motors
• Nissan

Drive Safe,
350Z

 

[RSM]

You have missed Suzuki, A-Star recall.